What Sedan to Buy? Acura tl vs Camry

I have been looking to get a nice new family car, but is still somewhat fun to drive if possible. I live in Wisconsin so something good in the winter is a must. I can buy a 2012 camry le with 32,000 miles for about $14,000 - $14,500. Or I found a used Acura 2008 tl with 66,000 miles for $13,998.
The Acura has the style and HP with some nice features, but the age and mileage vs the Camry are whats holding me back. Nice thing with the camry is that it is a certified used so I get a nice little warranty. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
The Acura has the style and HP with some nice features, but the age and mileage vs the Camry are whats holding me back. Nice thing with the camry is that it is a certified used so I get a nice little warranty. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Your above mentioned Acura w/ 66k non cpo has to many miles for a every day family sedan IMO. Find another possible cpo model with lower miles or buy a newer model. Acura has excellent reliability and resale on record.
Camry's are a dime a dozen and are uninspiring to drive.
If you buy one you will be just like the rest of the family's who buy one ........ BORING ( but maybe smart.)
If spending more $$$ is a issue for a newer Acura model then Boring is your man !!!
Good luck
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
If I had to pick between those two (Camry LE and an Acura... the Acura model doesn't actually matter here) I'd get the Acura. I just couldn't stomach a Camry LE. There are far too many alternatives that are much more fun to drive. They might not be as reliable, but many of them would cost thousands less at the same age and $3k pays for a lot of fixing.
Also, consider cherry picking American brands. Just do your research. Some models are pretty close to Toyota and Honda on reliability and cost a lot less used since they have Ford/GM resale prices instead of Toyota/Honda.